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BMW 7-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 7-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,220

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $67,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,074

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $61,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
Model7-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAlpina B7RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $122,600 $54,500
Base Invoice $112,970 $50,686
AWD 3,000  
Technology Package   3,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Universal garage door opener   295
AWD 2,760  
Technology Package   3,628
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Universal garage door opener   274
Options (change) 3,000 4,770
Options (change) 2,760 4,438
Destination 895 950
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $127,795 $60,220
Total Invoice $117,925 $56,074

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,215
Model Year20122017
Model7-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAlpina B7RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V8400hp I5
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-21235/35-19
Total Price$127,795$60,220
Adjustments for Features-3,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,855$60,220
Total Invoice$117,925$56,074
Adjustments for Features-3,6360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$114,289$56,074

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20122017
Model7-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAlpina B7RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$13,665$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6360

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20122017
Model7-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in103.8 in
Length199.8 in175.4 in
Width74.9 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,773 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume17.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested119045%
Total Not Requested147555%

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